How to remove vibration on Xiaomi: all the ways for different models

Why Xiaomi Vibration Can Be Irritating and When to Turn It Off

Vibration response on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps you not miss important notifications in silent mode. However, over time, it can start to get on your nerves: too strong vibration when typing, constant jitters when calling or even night alerts that wake you from sleep, especially for owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13 models, where the vibration response is set to maximum intensity by default.

You can turn off vibration on Xiaomi completely or selectively, for example, leave it only for alarms or incoming calls. In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios, from basic settings in the phone menu to hidden settings for power users. We will also tell you how to return the vibration if you change your mind, and what to do if the settings go wrong after the update. MIUI.

Before you start making changes, consider that some models (such as Black Shark) have unique firmware with advanced vibration settings for gamers. If you have a gaming smartphone, check out the separate section at the end of the article.

Method 1: Turn off vibration through basic MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use a standard settings menu, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 12-14.

  1. Open the “Settings” (cog icon on the main screen).
  2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
  3. Slip on Vibration.
  4. Turn off the sliders opposite: 📞 Vibration on the bell 💬 Vibration on notifications ⌨️ Vibration when pressed (for system buttons)

If you need to turn off the vibration just for the keyboard, do it in its settings.

  1. Open any field to enter text.
  2. Press the badge. ⚙️ keyboard.
  3. Select Settings → Sound and vibration.
  4. Turn off the vibration when pressed.

Are notifications in messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) disabled?

Are there any important reminders in the calendar?

Is the alarm clock volume checked?

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Note that on some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T) Vibration may be hidden in the submenu of Additional settings. If you do not find it, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

Method 2: Selectively disabling vibration for individual applications

You don't want to turn off the vibration completely, but it's annoying in specific applications? MIUI has a notification management feature for each software separately, for example, you can remove the vibration in Telegram, leaving it for calls.

How to do this:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. Select the app you want (like Viber or Instagram).
  3. Slap the Notice.
  4. Turn off Vibration slider or select No Sound in the Notification Sound section.

On models with MIUI 14 and later in Do Not Disturb mode, the Quiet Mode option has been introduced, which even turns off the alarm clock vibration. Be careful not to get over sleep!

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If the vibration returns after reset, check the settings in Settings → Special Options → Vibration. Sometimes they conflict with the basic parameters.

Method 4: Disabling vibration through ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., custom firmware), you can turn off vibrations via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

  1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.
adb shell settings put global vibration_intensity 0

This command zeroes the vibration intensity for all system events.

adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0

To get the vibration back, replace the 0 with the 1 commands above. Be careful: the wrong ADB commands can disrupt the system.

What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
Make sure that Xiaomi USB Drivers are installed and file transfer (MTP) mode is enabled when you connect, and check if the antivirus or firewall is blocking access.

Method 5: Turning off vibrations on Black Shark gaming smartphones

Black Shark 4/5 models have a unique vibration system with a tactile response for games.

  1. Open the Shark Space app (Game Launcher).
  2. Go to Settings. → Vibration.
  3. Turn it off: 🎮 Vibration in games 🔊 Tactical response 📱 Vibration of system buttons

If Shark Space is not installed (for example, after a reset), download it from the Mi App Store. Also check the settings in Settings → Sound → Vibration → Additional – there may be a separate item for game effects.

On Black Shark, the vibration is often associated with a tactile motor that is physically different from a standard vibrator.Its shutdown does not affect basic notifications, but can improve battery life.

What to do if the vibration does not turn off?

If the vibration continues to work after all the manipulations, check the following points:

  • 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the settings only apply after a reboot.
  • 📲 Update. MIUI — In the old versions there were bugs with the preservation of vibration parameters.
  • 🛠️ Reset the sound settings: Go to Settings → System system → Select Resetting Sound and Vibration Settings.
  • 🦠 Check for viruses – some malicious applications can change system settings.